April 13, 2010

CEERES extends its deepest sympathies to the Polish community and to all those who are mourning Poland's loss.

The tragic deaths last Saturday of Poland's finest representatives, including President Lech Kaczynski and First Lady Maria Kaczynska among other dignitaries, which occurred as they were traveling to commemorate the 70th anniversary of the Katyn massacre, were felt particularly strongly in Chicago, home to the largest population of Poles outside of the Polish capital Warsaw.

Chicago residents who wish to pay their respects may do so by visiting the Consulate General in Chicago and signing a book of condolence. The Consulate General of Poland is located at 1530 N Lake Shore Drive. The book can be signed during these hours:

Saturday April 10: from 11 a.m. until 8 p.m.Sunday April 11 from 11 a.m. until 8 p.m.Mondayto Wednesday April 12 to April 14 from 9 a.m. until 4 p.m.Thursday April 15 from 12 p.m. until 6 p.m.Friday 16 from 9 a.m. until 4 p.m.Saturday April 17 from 9 a.m. until 11 a.m.